The Prime Minister’s visit to the US is good for Britain but challenges lay ahead on the world stage

Secondly, it was also an opportunity for Sir Keir Starmer to build relationships with potentially the next US President.

There are those that would rather the British PM give Donald Trump a wide berth and not engage with the controversial former US President.

However, given there is a very real chance that Trump could well return to the Oval Office, it would be not only bad for Britain but also for the West if Sir Keir was to avoid dialogue with the former US President.

If anything, the trip has been a coup for British diplomacy. Britain and America has enjoyed a special relationship that goes beyond politics. It is a relationship that is culturally and ideologically aligned.

It is not so much about the individual personalities but the offices that they occupy and how respective offices work together moving forward.

By meeting Trump, Sir Keir is being pragmatic and showing leadership. In fact, Trump even had warm words for the PM saying he was “very nice” and “very popular”.

But the real test will be whether Sir Keir can help influence Trump when it comes to global issues. One of the most pressing of which is the war in Ukraine.

Can the PM get Trump to understand the consequences of capitulation in Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression for Europe and Western allies?

Ukraine and the trouble in the Middle East are issues that Britain need to lead on.